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Connect - Equip - Transform
Introducing CMSI
Who we are
CMSI is a Christian mission organisation that exists to help God’s people engage in God’s mission.
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CMSI is part of the global CMS family, which was established in 1799 with a threefold focus:
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the abolition of the slave trade
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social reform at home
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world evangelisation
CMSI’s own story started in 1814, with the formation of the Hibernian Church Missionary Society. Since then, we’ve worked with the Church - in Ireland and across the world - as it responds to both spiritual and physical needs.
Our history, identity and most of our work is associated with the Anglican Communion, but we work across denominations to equip the Church in mission.
How we work
CMSI's work is shaped by our commitment to a number of guiding principles...
Relationships
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Valuing people and prioritising personal connections in all that we do. Recognising the value of face-to-face encounters.
Serving the whole Church as it engages in mission
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Inspiring, equipping and facilitating God's people, as the Body of Christ, to fulfil their mission calling; working across Ireland and with our Global Partners.
Partnership within God's
global family
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Striving for two-way exchange - giving and receiving; promoting interconnectedness and interdependence
Respecting and responding to our Global Partners
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Prioritising those things that matter most to our partners. Recognising our partners' expertise and authority. Listening to one another and sharing ideas together.
Long-term faithfulness to our Global Partners
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Standing with our partners in hard places, through difficult times. Sharing their joys and sorrows. Journeying together.
Working with the local church, wherever that may be
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Championing local expressions of mission; encouraging churches in Ireland and our Global Partners to help one another live out God's transforming love in their own communities.
A holistic approach to mission
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Embracing biblical principles and following Christ's example in bringing life in all its fulness. Promoting and practicing mission that is integral in nature: both spiritual and physical; both evangelism and social justice; both proclamation and demonstration.